Nile Hippo Expert
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Dude, seriously?! It only looks like an apartment complex in the same way a car looks like a pillow.
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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As I predicted, the zoo has delayed the opening of North America to late June
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Argh Im going the 29th!
Frankie_number_1_fan
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Going to Columbus on the 29th. Is there any chance North America is in soft open or preview mode by then?
Piece of January / April 2025 News Not Mentioned:
On January 9th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) brush-tailed bettong to Los Angeles Zoo in California in December 2024.
https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2-Zoo-Commission-MINUTES-12.17.24.pdf
On April 14th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) Asian small-clawed otter named Flounder to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in Ohio.
Otterly Adorable Additions at the Cincinnati Zoo! - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
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On May 18th, the zoo announced that a Luzon bleeding-heart dove hatched which is now on display in the Australia & The Island's aviary exhibit.
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On January 9th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (0.1) brush-tailed bettong to Los Angeles Zoo in California in December 2024.
https://lazoo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2-Zoo-Commission-MINUTES-12.17.24.pdf
On April 14th, it was announced that the zoo transferred a (1.0) Asian small-clawed otter named Flounder to Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden in Ohio.
Otterly Adorable Additions at the Cincinnati Zoo! - Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
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On May 18th, the zoo announced that a Luzon bleeding-heart dove hatched which is now on display in the Australia & The Island's aviary exhibit.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
Frankie_number_1_fan
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Very unlikely, I wouldn't count on it. It appears the zoo's priority is ensuring the region is complete and that the animals are settled in. The May opening date was extremely ambitious in the first place, the aviaries weren't even done by the original date.
As of now, no updates other than a "Late June" opening.
Unfortunately due to a last minute change of plans, I'm now going to be at Columbus on June 12th.
Frankie_number_1_fan
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The first North America Trek residents have moved in! Eastern Hellbenders have been moved into the Ohio Center for Wildlife Conservation (Formerly My House)
Likewise, this does confirm that OCWC will be opening with phase 1 of NA this June!
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Likewise, this does confirm that OCWC will be opening with phase 1 of NA this June!
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zoo fan55
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Went to the zoo today and here are some updates the kinda indoor Gibbon exhibit is closed and there is a big fence around it the Humboldt penguin pool is drained and a construction worker was fixing one of the glass panels now over to Asia quest there is only one golden mantle bat left and is 31 years old the other two have died i was told by a employee and in the same exhibit the great malayan chevrotain has also passed
Frankie_number_1_fan
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More animals are settling in to North America Trek!
Stevie the Black Bear has officially been moved, and the River Otters will be moving soon. Additionally, the North America Train will be closed June 9th and 10th to allow for the animals to adjust in a quieter space.
No opening date has been announced yet.
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Stevie the Black Bear has officially been moved, and the River Otters will be moving soon. Additionally, the North America Train will be closed June 9th and 10th to allow for the animals to adjust in a quieter space.
No opening date has been announced yet.
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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Some North America Trek updates from my visit today!
It is looking stunning. I believe we will see an opening date very soon, with only the aviary looking unfinished. The Bald Eagles have returned and are on habitat, Otters haven't been moved yet but should be soon! The swans are MIA from their habitat by the moose so they may very well be in their new habitat as well. The bear habitat looks AMAZING and the waterfall I can already tell is going to be the perfect centerpiece. I'm very excited to see the rest of the region! Images will be uploaded to the gallery soon as well.
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It is looking stunning. I believe we will see an opening date very soon, with only the aviary looking unfinished. The Bald Eagles have returned and are on habitat, Otters haven't been moved yet but should be soon! The swans are MIA from their habitat by the moose so they may very well be in their new habitat as well. The bear habitat looks AMAZING and the waterfall I can already tell is going to be the perfect centerpiece. I'm very excited to see the rest of the region! Images will be uploaded to the gallery soon as well.
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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Additional zoo updates:
- The Wolverine has been moved to the former Black Bear Habitat
- The flamingo exhibit is now enclosed by netting
- Indoor-ish Gibbon exhibit and main gift shop remained closed.
- The Wolverine has been moved to the former Black Bear Habitat
- The flamingo exhibit is now enclosed by netting
- Indoor-ish Gibbon exhibit and main gift shop remained closed.
Weedy seadragons carrying eggs:
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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has announced that four male weedy seadragons (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) are carrying eggs.
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The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has announced that four male weedy seadragons (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus) are carrying eggs.
https://www.axios.com/local/columbus/2025/06/10/columbus-zoo-elephant-pregnant
An update on Phoebe and Sunny's pregnancies!
An update on Phoebe and Sunny's pregnancies!
This really do not happen too often. Will be interesting to see how things move forward!
A few notes from todays visit.
- Red crowed cranes are in the smaller exhibit across from the tigers. Gray wolves are still in the second exhibit.
- Construction on North America Trek caused a detour around the area so I couldn't get any Construction photos.
- Bear waterfall was testing.
- Finally got to see the Adventure Cove and I have to say it's a mixed bag. The seals and sea lions are excellent, the outdoor exhibits are passable and the indoor are frankly pretty poor. The strangest/worst exhibits have to be a tie between the tank 10 ft. across a domestic duck was in and the marketplace set for a sand cat.
- Humboldt Penguins are off exhibit for habitat maintenance.
- Animatronic Cobra in front of Reptiles has been removed. There's now a frog statue in its place.
- Grizzly Bears were a no show.
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Frankie_number_1_fan
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They frequently replace the cobra with this frog. It was in dinosaur island maybe 4-5+ years ago now! Not really sure why, but it's interesting to say the least.
My guess is it's for when the cobra is taken out for repairs. Although it did create a moment where my sisters thought I was crazy for thinking there was a cobra animatronic
Frankie_number_1_fan
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North America Trek opens June 20th! The Aviary will not be open and will be available for guests at a later date.
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